skills 1-5 grammar TOEFL

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What is the function of auxiliary verbs in English grammar?

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Auxiliary verbs, also known as helping verbs, are used with main verbs to form verb tenses, moods, and voices. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'have', and 'will'.

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Define a subject in a sentence.

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The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something. It is typically a noun or pronoun.

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What is the difference between a transitive and intransitive verb?

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A transitive verb requires a direct object to complete its meaning (e.g., 'She reads a book'), while an intransitive verb does not (e.g., 'He sleeps').

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Explain the concept of subject-verb agreement.

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number. For example, 'He runs' (singular) vs. 'They run' (plural).

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What is a clause in grammar?

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A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb. It can be independent (can stand alone) or dependent (cannot stand alone).

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Define a compound sentence.

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., 'and', 'but', 'or').

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What is the role of conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions are words that connect clauses, sentences, or words. They can be coordinating (e.g., 'and', 'but') or subordinating (e.g., 'because', 'although').

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What is an adjective and its function in a sentence?

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An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, providing more information about it (e.g., 'The tall building').

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Explain the difference between active and passive voice.

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In active voice, the subject performs the action (e.g., 'The cat chased the mouse'). In passive voice, the subject receives the action (e.g., 'The mouse was chased by the cat').

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What is a preposition and give an example?

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A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. Example: 'The book is on the table.'